Front Street over Salmon Falls River
FairStrafford County, New Hampshire · Me.-Nh State Line · Structure no. 022301080009800
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,049
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over Salmon Falls River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,032 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Front Street over Salmon Falls River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Front Street over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 2,049 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.